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The Professor

By Charlotte Brontë
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The Professor by Charlotte Brontë is a story about a young Englishman named William Crimsworth who moves to Belgium to find his place in the world. He becomes a teacher and falls into a reflective journey of self-discovery, love, and ambition. Through a blend of cultural encounters and personal challenges, William's experiences mirror the complexities of human relationships and ambition.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring themes of love, ambition, and social class through the eyes of an independent and determined character. Set in Victorian England, it offers a rich perspective on personal growth and resilience, enriched by Brontë's signature narrative style and vivid characterisations.

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The Professor

The hero of Charlotte Bronte's first novel escapes a dreary clerkship in industrial Yorkshire by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium. There, however, his entanglement with the sensuous but manipulative Zoraide Reuter, complicates his affections for a penniless girl who is both teacher and pupil in Reuter's school.

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The Professor is the hero of Charlotte Brontë's first novel, where he escapes a dreary clerkship in industrial Yorkshire by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium.

There, however, his entanglement with the sensuous but manipulative Zoraide Reuter complicates his affections for a penniless girl who is both teacher and pupil in Reuter's school.

This landmark story is part of the Penguin Classics relaunch, showcasing Brontë's early literary prowess.

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The Professor by Charlotte Brontë is often praised for its deep insight into the struggles of ambition and integrity. Many reviews highlight Brontë's ability to craft a narrative that's both compelling and intimate, showcasing her distinctive prose and detailed character development. Some critics note its comparison with her later works, particularly in its exploration of themes of identity and social class. Others appreciate the personal touch, as the book draws on her personal experiences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140433111

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 January 1989

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Edited by Heather Glen

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 236g

Pages: 320

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Charlotte Brontë Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Charlotte Bronte was born in Yorkshire in 1816. As a child, she was sent to boarding school, where two of her sisters died; she was subsequently educated at home with her younger siblings, Emily, Branwell and Anne. As an adult, Charlotte worked as a governess and taught in a school in Brussels. Jane Eyre was first published in 1847 under the pen-name Currer Bell, and was followed by Shirley (1848), Villette (1853) and The Professor (posthumously published in 1857). In 1854 Charlotte married her father's curate, Arthur Bell Nicholls. She died in March of the following year.

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